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Diploma of Health Services Assistance
Education Training & Employment Australia
- Heidelberg, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
A certificate for workers who assist health professionals in client care.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Health Services Assistance through study areas such as Fifteen units
- 7 core and 8 elective. Core units cover communication in health and community services. Apply relevant analytical
- Communication and practical skills to learning activities in this field.
Career outcomes
- Health Service Assistant
- Personal Care Assistant
- Patient Support Assistant
Curriculum
- Fifteen units
- 7 core and 8 elective. Core units cover communication in health and community services
- Working with diverse people
- Anatomy and physiology
- Infection prevention
- Work health and safety
- Medical terminology and workplace skills. Electives include aged care
- Dementia and assisting with client care.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Aged 18 or over
- Year 12 or equivalent completed
- English IELTS 6
- TOEFL 60
- PTE Academic 52 or Cambridge CAE 169 (OET B in each component also accepted)
- Some courses need Police and Working with Children Checks before placement.
Accepted academic background
Aged 18 or over, Completed Year 12 or equivalent (some courses require a Police Check and Working with Children Check before practical placement).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 52
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,450 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $250 AUD |
| Deposit | $29,710 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Heidelberg (Melbourne) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health and Allied Services |
| Department | Department of Health Services Assistance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $12,450 AUD per year. The application fee is $250 AUD. The deposit is $29,710 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 52, Cambridge 169.